Strong vs. Weak Dollar
A strong dollar makes foreign trips cheaper but hurts U.S. exporters. A weak dollar does the opposite. Here is who wins and who loses in each case, and how the dollar affects commodities and foreign markets.
Winners and losers
| Strong dollar | Weak dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. travelers abroad | Win: trips cost less | Lose: trips cost more |
| U.S. exporters | Lose: goods pricier overseas | Win: goods cheaper overseas |
| U.S. multinationals’ profits | Often reduced | Often boosted |
| Imported goods | Cheaper | Pricier, adding to inflation |
| Foreign stocks for U.S. investors | Returns reduced | Returns boosted |
General tendencies; many other factors matter.
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